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cherie alexander on Video blog - Melbourne Storm Peter The Storm didn't just break the salary cap theblew it apart.To all those who have continued to saythat they were ... more
cherie alexander on Never a dead rubber Great game..for a DeadRubber.The Blues reallytoook it to the"goodguys",but Qld won as Qld often do...in the last 4mins.So ... more
Chris on Never a dead rubber Yeah, Peter!They should also play the NRL Grand Final outside of Sydney. If there's new management coming into the game, ... more
cherie alexander on Never a dead rubber Hear hear Peter...it's nota dead rubber but a chancefor the"good guys to get awhite wash or The Blues toget one back.I can't ... more
Robbie on What if we had City v Country? Looks good! And let's face it, the more rugby league we have, the better. But I agree with ando, let's help keep rugby ... more
Darren khan on Why the Queensland Cup is great I'd love to see a station like 4BC cover the QLD Cup. Local stations in Perth and Adelaide cover the local Aussie Rules ... more
cherie alexander on NRL Predicitions Hi Peter,I wonder how Dean Ritchie and Anthony Whatmough feel today about the"old" N0.6 who Captains The Maroons. The scarey ... more
Terry on Why the Queensland Cup is great Peter I would go but my team the mighty Wests Panthers don't exist anymore however I am a regular watcher on the ABC. I am ... more
Brian on Why the Queensland Cup is great Great article Peter, the QRL is the life blood of the NRL so it should be promoted as that. Go along to any intrust game on ... more
stu on Why the Queensland Cup is great sad to see that 4BC are totally focused on the NRL. a fleeting mention is made from time to time on other codes but the ... more
Trevor Kelso on Why the Queensland Cup is great That is the best article I have read in a long while regarding the Greatest Game of All. I love my local footy, but because ... more
Dave Heras on Why the Queensland Cup is great Great blog there Peter. I will never forgive myself for drifting away from the BRL comp in the early 90's and supporting the ... more
Matt on Why the Queensland Cup is great Here here Peter. I have been going along to most Souths Logan home games for the last couple of years and it is great, I can ... more
Grace on Blame the officials, not Thurston… I was at the game also. I haven't see a crowd so angry with the officials except maybe after Steve Price was knocked out at ... more
Daniel on They Think We Are Fools I agree.. also we miss out on live national news and late night talkback radio in summer. Its just so backward.. for ... more
denise on Blame the officials, not Thurston… what an absolute joke you are Peter. JT is a disgrace to the game. I have a 9 year old grandson who idolizes the NRL players ... more
Goldo6681 on Blame the officials, not Thurston… Pistol, I love you like a brother mate but on this one you are totally wrong. Every team has bad decisions go their way and ... more
cherie alexander on NRL Predicitions Peter I agree with you,but may I just add something. J.T.is super competitive and wants to win,and so he should.He had every ... more
NEDDER on They Think We Are Fools peter - you silly boy - get with the rest of the world & have daylight saving- go & live in Sydney or Melbourne for ... more
shotgun on Blame the officials, not Thurston… I love the way he reacted an the way he carries himself on the field .. no many halfs in the game control their team like ... more

Darren Lockyer's future

Posted by: Peter Psaltis | 4 February, 2010 - 3:03 PM

Earlier this week I caught up with Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer. Having not seen Darren since late last year I was shocked with what I saw.

I saw a man who is in full control, whether it be on or off the field. I saw a player who I believe is ready to have a season out of the box. Darren gave me the impression that he is about to have one of ‘those’ seasons, a season that so many veterans have. One that he will enjoy and the fans will never forget.

Terry Lamb in 95, Mal Meninga in 94, Brett Favre for the Vikings this year, they are just a couple of examples of players who have shone for a season in the twilight of their careers.

You may think I’m wrong? You may think I live in dream land?

Many doubt whether Darren has what it takes to compete at the highest level these days but when you see him train alongside players a decade younger than him he more than holds his own. I maintain that Darren is one of those players who will only be truly appreciated after he retires from playing the game.

Darren has always been a player who has lived in the moment. He can turn a game on its head even as the fulltime siren is sounding. If he hangs up the boots after this season, or the next or whenever he decides to retire he will definitely go down as one of the greats of the game.

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People keep doubting that he's up to it and I just love it when he comes out and they have to eat their words.It's incredible how many Locky haters there are outhere...but the man keeps keeping on...but just ask the players who have played and want to play with him...they think he's'simply the best".I want him,for selfish reasons,to hang up the rep boots so he can concentrate on The Broncos,but then I think of him guiding The Maroons to five in a row,and a huge smile crosses my lips.

Cherie Wednesday 10 February, 2010 - 7:32 AM
He sure has matured. So many like to write him off, year after year, yet he keeps prooving them worng, reminding people he is the best when it's needed most. Maybe, he looks in full control because he knows in his mind exactly what he wants to do. I'm sure he will make the best decision for himself and his family. I'm looking forward to seeing Darren play in 2010, and hoping some of the younger players can learn to be like Darren on and off field!

Chris Friday 5 February, 2010 - 6:27 AM
Finally a decent sports blogger in this town. I agree though - Lockyer looks sharp. I hope he plays Origin so he can get the send-off and fanfare he deserves.

Phil Thursday 4 February, 2010 - 3:35 PM